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Monday Morning Challenge

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I do realize I’m using the term “Morning” fairly loosely here if you’re anywhere east of the Pacific time zone, but here it is.

Have a restful Memorial Day, and don’t forget what the day is about. It’s not just barbeques and picnics.

Prompt:

In honor of Memorial Day, write a story or poem about a soldier. This doesn’t mean it has to be about war. It could be during peacetime, it could be before he/she “ships out” or after he/she comes back. There are many possibilities.

Feel free to share your work by posting in the comments section if you’d like.